Re: Re: False information on planning application?

I would really appreciate some clarification on this query about false information on planning applications.

I am aware of a situation where a developer did a ‘land-grab’ and built some storage buildings and an ESB sub-station ancillary
to an adjoining larger development on land that he did not own and without planning permission. The developer is now trying to make
an application for retention permission despite the fact that he does not own the land and was refused registration for it by the PRAI.
It appears that the parcel of land in question is unregistered and adverse possession is likely to rest with the local county council.

Local residents would like the land to be used as public amenity space and tried to have the planning application declared invalid
as the applicant does not own the land. The planning authority concerned are ignoring their requests.
They did invalidate the application because “the gross floor area was not stated” and “a north point was omitted from one plan”.

I am sure that the application will reappear and I would like to be able to quote precedence or legislation.
In accordance with the Planning and Development Regulations: Sections 22 (10 (d) and 26 (3) (a) this planning application cannot be validated
if the applicant does not own the land or have the consent of the owner.

But what do you do if the planning authority chooses to ignore this?